- State's bond ratings downgrades flag fiscal problems, but may be less costly than feared
Earlier this month, some important folks in the finance and credit business in New York gave Minnesota a bit of a spanking. That was even before there was a budget deal to review. But it's happened before.July 22, 2011 - Special master says her job is done, steps down
While state employees are returning to work after a 20-day layoff, the judge who heard arguments for funding programs during the shutdown said her job is done.July 21, 2011 - Did government deliver on jobs?
For the past seven months, jobs and the state budget were atop of the discussion for Gov. Mark Dayton and lawmakers. But did they deliver on jobs?July 21, 2011 - Minneapolis will cut jobs, projects to balance shortfall in state aid
Minneapolis city officials said they will have to cut jobs, road paving projects and money set aside for property tax relief to make up for more than a $23 million reduction in state aid.July 21, 2011 - Itasca State Park open to visitors
With the exception of the restaurant and lodge and a few cabins at the park, officials say visitors are welcome to return.July 21, 2011 - Shutdown could have political consequences for both parties
After three weeks of a government shutdown during which more than 20,000 state workers sat at home laid off, and state parks, rest stops and countless other operations sat idle, many Minnesotans are angry the people they elected to balance the state budget failed to do so.July 20, 2011 - Small cities anticipate LGA funding delay
As the Legislature is about to begin a special session to settle the state's budget, the revenue department issues a release stating that Local Government Aid checks be delayed until at least July 27.July 20, 2011 - Government restart: What's open? When?
Minnesota's government restart brings the reopening of state parks and other services.July 20, 2011 - Questions remain for how budget will affect state workers
The budget bills Gov. Mark Dayton signed Wednesday will likely translate to reduced funding to some departments and cuts to the state workforce by 6 percent.July 20, 2011 - School officials ponder funding, policy changes in budget
Education officials across the state spent the day poring over the $13.6 billion dollar K-12 education bill that Gov. Dayton signed today. The central provision is a $700 million delay in state aid payments for schools. But it also includes a host of other changes that will affect how schools operate over the next few years.July 20, 2011 - Transportation bill to make improvement, but falls short of need
The nearly $500 million bonding bill signed into law Wednesday will borrow $10 million for local road maintenance and safety improvements.July 20, 2011 - State parks could re-open for day use Friday
The end of Minnesota's government shutdown will bring the re-opening of state parks, one of the most visible casualties of the budget impasse, starting as early as Friday.July 20, 2011 - Shutdown ends as Dayton signs budget
DFL Gov. Mark Dayton has signed the state budget, ending a 20-day state government shutdown.July 20, 2011 - State agencies plan for slow restart
State agencies planned for weeks to cope with the shut down, and now they have to throw all their plans into reverse.July 20, 2011 - Special session is over
The state budget and the end of the 20 day state government shutdown are now in DFL Gov. Mark Dayton's hands.July 20, 2011
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